Language transfer is also know as native language interference. It occurs when a language learner uses their first language's rules, phonemic sound system, syntax, grammar, and/or vocabulary in the language being learned; in our case, English. Sometimes this can be a positive transfer and sometimes a negative one. It's important for teachers of second and third or even fourth language learners to be aware of the student's native language and areas where positive transfers are most like to occur and where negative ones might interfere. These would be areas that we would explicitly teach to our students. The link below is a wonderful resource as it compares the phonic and grammar transfers of some of our major languages. Below is a small sample and the link. Please check it out!
Language transfer is also know as native language interference. It occurs when a language learner uses their first language's rules, phonemic sound system, syntax, grammar, and/or vocabulary in the language being learned; in our case, English. Sometimes this can be a positive transfer and sometimes a negative one. It's important for teachers of second and third or even fourth language learners to be aware of the student's native language and areas where positive transfers are most like to occur and where negative ones might interfere. These would be areas that we would explicitly teach to our students. The link below is a wonderful resource as it compares the phonic and grammar transfers of some of our major languages. Below is a small sample and the link. Please check it out!